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15 Best Rotorua & Geothermal Tours In New Zealand

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New Zealand's 15 most popular rotorua & geothermal tours, in one place. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what you will pay.

15 Best Rotorua & Geothermal Tours In New Zealand

Rotorua Canopy Tours: 2.5Hour Native Forest Zipline Adventure

Rotorua Canopy Tours: 2.5Hour Native Forest Zipline Adventure - Where the Tour Starts (and How You’ll Get There)

1.Rotorua Canopy Tours: 2.5Hour Native Forest Zipline Adventure

Most Popular★ 5.0

Rotorua canopy ziplines over 1,000-year-old native forest. Small group, expert guides teach ecology, plus free photos and wet gear.

“Great friendly guides that make you feel at ease from as soon as you meet them until the moment you leave. Really neat experience the zip-lining itself. Great to immerse yaself in nature and have fun doing it! Highly recommend this to anyone as a must do kiwi experience!”

4,563 reviewsFrom $123.49by Rotorua Canopy Tours

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Rotorua: Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Park Entry Ticket

Rotorua: Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Park Entry Ticket - Lady Knox Geyser: the daily show and your best timing

2.Rotorua: Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Park Entry Ticket

★ 4.6

Full-day Wai-O-Tapu geothermal entry near Rotorua with Lady Knox Geyser, colorful hot pools, and easy trails. Parking included.

“we could wander at our own pace. The walkways were great. ample viewing options, seats to rest on. even a few covered spots if you were bothered by the light rain”

2,601 reviews3 monthsFrom $28by Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland

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Rotorua’s Ultimate Zipline: 6 ziplines, 400 m Tandem, Cliff Walk

Rotorua’s Ultimate Zipline: 6 ziplines, 400 m Tandem, Cliff Walk - Volcanic cliff walk and the stair-and-bridge sections you’ll remember

3.Rotorua’s Ultimate Zipline: 6 ziplines, 400 m Tandem, Cliff Walk

★ 5.0

Rotorua’s Ultimate Zipline mixes 6 ziplines, a 400m tandem, and a volcanic cliff walk—plus shuttle, gear, and free photos.

“This magical experience was so much fun! Ziplining high above the forest and through the lush trees was breathtaking. It was a truly immersive adventure. Our guides Mason & Sophia were brilliant, so fun & friendly, but also full of knowledge Read more”

2,557 reviewsFrom $166.93by Rotorua Canopy Tours

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Rotorua Rafting: Kaituna River White Water Rafting & Free Sauna

Rotorua Rafting: Kaituna River White Water Rafting & Free Sauna - Timing That Works: About 2.5 Hours Total

4.Rotorua Rafting: Kaituna River White Water Rafting & Free Sauna

★ 5.0

Grade 5 Kaituna River rafting from Rotorua with provided gear, waterfall thrills, and a free sauna after. 2.5 hours.

“Amazing experience! Check-in smooth. Nervous first time rafter here, and WOW what a ride. Guides were great and gave good instruction. There wasn’t a time that I felt unsafe. Great way to celebrate my birthday.”

1,952 reviewsFrom $83.78by Rotorua Rafting

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Mitai Maori Village Cultural Experience in Rotorua

Mitai Maori Village Cultural Experience in Rotorua - Getting there: pickup, meet-and-greet, and what happens first

Rafting Rotorua: Kaituna River White Water Experience

Rafting Rotorua: Kaituna River White Water Experience - Rotorua door-to-door transport and the half-day timing reality

Rotorua: Te Pa Tu Māori Cultural Experience with Dinner

Rotorua: Te Pa Tu Māori Cultural Experience with Dinner - Getting there: hotel pickup, a short bus ride, and an easy arrival

Rotorua: Hell’s Gate Outdoor Mud Spa & Guided Walk

Rotorua: Hell's Gate Outdoor Mud Spa & Guided Walk - The Geothermal Field Walk: What You’ll See Up Close

From Rotorua: Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with Festive Lunch

From Rotorua: Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with Festive Lunch - Arriving at Hobbiton: what you’ll see right away

9.From Rotorua: Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with Festive Lunch

★ 4.8

From Rotorua, head to Hobbiton for a guided movie-set walk, Green Dragon stops, and a festive buffet lunch on scenic coach ride.

“The whole trip was fantastic. Our driver was very knowledgeable and gave the right mix of information, instructions and quiet time. At Hobbiton our guide brought everything into relevance with the books and films The festive lunch was plentiful, with something for everyone. A great trip”

765 reviews6.5 hoursFrom $182by GreatSights New Zealand

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Rafting Rotorua Kaituna White Water Rafting | Kaitiaki Adventures

Rafting Rotorua Kaituna White Water Rafting | Kaitiaki Adventures - The Safety Briefing Is the Real Warm-Up (Listen Like You Mean It)

Waitomo Caves & Rotorua – Te Puia Small-Group Tour from Auckland

Waitomo Caves & Rotorua - Te Puia Small-Group Tour from Auckland - Waikato countryside stops: Pirongia coffee and Otorohanga’s kiwiana

Rotorua: The National Kiwi Hatchery Kiwi Encounter Tour

Rotorua: The National Kiwi Hatchery Kiwi Encounter Tour - Walking Through Kiwi Conservation: What You Actually See

12.Rotorua: The National Kiwi Hatchery Kiwi Encounter Tour

★ 4.7

An hour in Rotorua at the National Kiwi Hatchery. Learn kiwi conservation, see eggs and chicks, plus adult kiwis in the Nocturnal House.

“This tour was so much fun. The tickets go towards their kiwi conservation center. The guide did a great job and it was really cool to learn about kiwis.”

671 reviews1 hourFrom $44by The National Kiwi Hatchery Aotearoa

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Rotorua Duck Boat Guided City and Lakes Tour

Rotorua Duck Boat Guided City and Lakes Tour - From Fenton Street to Lakefront Views: Getting Oriented Fast

13.Rotorua Duck Boat Guided City and Lakes Tour

★ 5.0

Ride a WWII duck across Rotorua’s lakes Tikitapu and Okareka, with live city, eruption, and geothermal stories in 1.5 hours.

“Was a very enjoyable experience even in the rain. Our driver/tour guide was great and explained the history of the area, lakes and vehicles we were traveling in😃”

604 reviewsFrom $55.23by Rotorua Duck Tours

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Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton

Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton - The Rotorua to Matamata coach ride: where the day starts

14.Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton

★ 4.5

Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with guided Movie Set walk and lunch at the Green Dragon Inn, plus round-trip coach transport.

“If leaving from Rotorua there are no parking facilities available. This was extremely inconvenient and when I asked the bus driver all I got was a snappy response, park anywhere you won’t get towed but you will get a ticket and I leave at 8.1Read more”

563 reviewsFrom $189.90by GreatSights

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Rotorua Forest Hot Tub Soak at Secret Spot

Rotorua Forest Hot Tub Soak at Secret Spot - Hot to cold: cold plunge tubs and the Shinny Dip foot option

15.Rotorua Forest Hot Tub Soak at Secret Spot

★ 5.0

Cedar hot tubs in Rotorua’s forest. Private 45-minute soak with cold plunge access, tub-side bar service, and a cafe to refuel.

“Such an amazing experience. We visited at night and was absolutely stunning. The customer service was exceptional and they went above and beyond to make sure the experience was perfect. Would definitely recommend and is a definite must do if your in the rotorua region.”

556 reviewsFrom $27.93by Secret Spot Hot Tubs

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